Professional Addiction Counseling Certification

Professional Addiction Counseling

Anyone who suffers from alcohol or substance addiction knows how devastating the disorder can be. In the absence of help, addiction can destroy people's lives and hold them back from good health and happiness.

Addiction not only affects the person but also their family and loved ones. Addiction counseling can play a crucial role in the treatment process and help people get onto the road to recovery. An addiction counselor works together with the client to create an individualised plan of treatment that includes relapse prevention and aftercare strategies.

Addiction counseling can help people with a wide range of addictions in addition to drug and alcohol abuse.

What You Will Learn

  • The main types of addictions and how every person is vulnerable to addiction
  • How counseling can provide unbiased support and how to differentiate between individual and group addiction counseling
  • How to create the right setting and follow the best procedures for group sessions
  • How to assess, understand and interpret your client's requirements
  • How to recognise warning signs including physical, mental and behavioural symptoms that could indicate addiction problems
  • How to ask the right questions to gather useful information that can help you help the client

Benefits of the Course

  • You can reap several benefits by completing the course on professional addiction counseling.
  • You can equip your clients with the right skills and tools that can prevent relapse and help them cope with cravings
  • You can help your client attain a full understanding of the problem and help them become aware of available support systems
  • Counseling can help clients come to terms with the fact that they have an addiction problem
  • You enjoy a rewarding career where you get the opportunity to help many people heal and recover

This course includes

24/7 Student Support

End of course certification

Lifetime access to your course

Compatible with modern devices

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • The different types of addiction
  • That anyone can become addicted, some people are more at risk than others, and what those risks are
  • How to introduce support mechanisms
  • How to look at addiction from a client’s perspective
  • Some of the pressures that can create a need to use substance(s) as a support.
  • Some types and methods of therapy
  • The impact of past trauma
  • Why counselling is so important
  • The usual setting and format for group counselling sessions
  • The basic procedure for group counselling sessions
  • That support mechanisms outside of therapy are essential but can bring both negative and positive effects
  • Why family and friends also need to understand the therapy process and what they can do to help themselves and the individual suffering addiction
  • The value of good communication within a family unit
  • How to recognise ‘the hidden life
  • The importance of trust and understanding between a client and the therapist
  • How to achieve that trust and understanding
  • About negative feeling and self-esteem
  • Your personal values as a therapist
  • How to recognise the warning signs of addiction
  • Common signs of substance abuse and substance withdrawal
  • It is not uncommon for an addict to suffer a relapse
  • That most root problems stem from an emotional need that is not being met
  • How to establish which emotional needs are being blocked
  • How to investigate and reveal the root cause of an addict’s problem
ID: YDFT67YHJ
certificate

of achievement

This certificate is presented to

Your Name

NSA

For completing the

Professional Addiction Counseling Certification

on 21st November 2025

Selena Hurford

Selena Hurford

Course Tutor

cpd

Daniel Morgan

Daniel Morgan

Head of Academy

Certificate Example

Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

The course is broken down into 8 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

Once you have completed all 8 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 8 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

The pass mark for the test is 70%.

If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

We estimate that the course will take about 3.5 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

It's very easy to use the website and you can access all the information you need to learn. The tutors are very quick to respond what makes even easier to understand and move on with the studies.

Very happy with the course.

Cindy Miceli

An amazing opportunity to improve my skills and easy to access. I really enjoyed the course! I think it s an excellent way to learn and improve yourself.

Thanks to this amazing course my self-esteem is growing up and I feel capable to start a new job and a new life. Constantly I am studying and I hope to be successful in the future.

Grazia Marino

This course has changed my life. It has opened a lot of door and when I apply for jobs it adds distinction to my CV.

It is easy to take time out after work or on a Sunday and it never gets boring. Your mind is filled with new skills and more information that you would love too use in the real world.

I cannot fault this course. I am now applying for University and completing this course will show how dedicated I am to learning.

Faith Bologun

Enrolled in Legal Secretary Diploma course and absolutely love it! The course is well laid out, easy to follow at any pace and is full of information that is fit for the purpose. I can fit learning around my work and family life. I wish I had started sooner!

Rachida Zahouani

My son has Aspergers Syndrome, so when this course Autism Awareness Diploma came up with 90% off just after Christmas, I thought I would like to do it. There was no pressure on myself and progressed at my own pace, the course is very informative with lots of hints and tips. The process of going through the Modules and assignments was also very easy to do. The cost of the course was expensive if I hadn't had 90% off. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending New Skills Academy courses to other people for their informative and ease of usage. I really enjoyed it.

Dawn Hughes

Would recommend the course to anyone! Considering estate agency as a career gives a clear insight into the role and regulation and was easy to digest. I was able to easily fit this in with my busy work schedule. I was able to complete this course in less than a month which I originally expected to take a lot longer. The course material is really helpful and the assignments help you to identify if you have a clear understanding of what you have read and usually don't take too long to complete. I am now looking into doing a more advance course in estate agency and looking for a trainee position in my local area.

Samantha Giles

Duration:
3.5 hours

Access:
Lifetime Access

Approved by:
CPD

Learning Type:


Text based modules  Images  Video learning 

Cost:
$120.00

Professional Addiction Counseling

Anyone who suffers from alcohol or substance addiction knows how devastating the disorder can be. In the absence of help, addiction can destroy people's lives and hold them back from good health and happiness.

Addiction not only affects the person but also their family and loved ones. Addiction counseling can play a crucial role in the treatment process and help people get onto the road to recovery. An addiction counselor works together with the client to create an individualised plan of treatment that includes relapse prevention and aftercare strategies.

Addiction counseling can help people with a wide range of addictions in addition to drug and alcohol abuse.

What You Will Learn

  • The main types of addictions and how every person is vulnerable to addiction
  • How counseling can provide unbiased support and how to differentiate between individual and group addiction counseling
  • How to create the right setting and follow the best procedures for group sessions
  • How to assess, understand and interpret your client's requirements
  • How to recognise warning signs including physical, mental and behavioural symptoms that could indicate addiction problems
  • How to ask the right questions to gather useful information that can help you help the client

Benefits of the Course

  • You can reap several benefits by completing the course on professional addiction counseling.
  • You can equip your clients with the right skills and tools that can prevent relapse and help them cope with cravings
  • You can help your client attain a full understanding of the problem and help them become aware of available support systems
  • Counseling can help clients come to terms with the fact that they have an addiction problem
  • You enjoy a rewarding career where you get the opportunity to help many people heal and recover

This course includes

24/7 Student Support

End of course certification

Lifetime access to your course

Compatible with modern devices

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • The different types of addiction
  • That anyone can become addicted, some people are more at risk than others, and what those risks are
  • How to introduce support mechanisms
  • How to look at addiction from a client’s perspective
  • Some of the pressures that can create a need to use substance(s) as a support.
  • Some types and methods of therapy
  • The impact of past trauma
  • Why counselling is so important
  • The usual setting and format for group counselling sessions
  • The basic procedure for group counselling sessions
  • That support mechanisms outside of therapy are essential but can bring both negative and positive effects
  • Why family and friends also need to understand the therapy process and what they can do to help themselves and the individual suffering addiction
  • The value of good communication within a family unit
  • How to recognise ‘the hidden life
  • The importance of trust and understanding between a client and the therapist
  • How to achieve that trust and understanding
  • About negative feeling and self-esteem
  • Your personal values as a therapist
  • How to recognise the warning signs of addiction
  • Common signs of substance abuse and substance withdrawal
  • It is not uncommon for an addict to suffer a relapse
  • That most root problems stem from an emotional need that is not being met
  • How to establish which emotional needs are being blocked
  • How to investigate and reveal the root cause of an addict’s problem
ID: YDFT67YHJ
certificate

of achievement

This certificate is presented to

Your Name

NSA

For completing the

Professional Addiction Counseling Certification

on 21st November 2025

Selena Hurford

Selena Hurford

Course Tutor

cpd

Daniel Morgan

Daniel Morgan

Head of Academy

Certificate Example

Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

The course is broken down into 8 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

Once you have completed all 8 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 8 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

The pass mark for the test is 70%.

If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

We estimate that the course will take about 3.5 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

It's very easy to use the website and you can access all the information you need to learn. The tutors are very quick to respond what makes even easier to understand and move on with the studies.

Very happy with the course.

Cindy Miceli

An amazing opportunity to improve my skills and easy to access. I really enjoyed the course! I think it s an excellent way to learn and improve yourself.

Thanks to this amazing course my self-esteem is growing up and I feel capable to start a new job and a new life. Constantly I am studying and I hope to be successful in the future.

Grazia Marino

This course has changed my life. It has opened a lot of door and when I apply for jobs it adds distinction to my CV.

It is easy to take time out after work or on a Sunday and it never gets boring. Your mind is filled with new skills and more information that you would love too use in the real world.

I cannot fault this course. I am now applying for University and completing this course will show how dedicated I am to learning.

Faith Bologun

Enrolled in Legal Secretary Diploma course and absolutely love it! The course is well laid out, easy to follow at any pace and is full of information that is fit for the purpose. I can fit learning around my work and family life. I wish I had started sooner!

Rachida Zahouani

My son has Aspergers Syndrome, so when this course Autism Awareness Diploma came up with 90% off just after Christmas, I thought I would like to do it. There was no pressure on myself and progressed at my own pace, the course is very informative with lots of hints and tips. The process of going through the Modules and assignments was also very easy to do. The cost of the course was expensive if I hadn't had 90% off. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending New Skills Academy courses to other people for their informative and ease of usage. I really enjoyed it.

Dawn Hughes

Would recommend the course to anyone! Considering estate agency as a career gives a clear insight into the role and regulation and was easy to digest. I was able to easily fit this in with my busy work schedule. I was able to complete this course in less than a month which I originally expected to take a lot longer. The course material is really helpful and the assignments help you to identify if you have a clear understanding of what you have read and usually don't take too long to complete. I am now looking into doing a more advance course in estate agency and looking for a trainee position in my local area.

Samantha Giles

Why you should study with us

Learn with confidence...

Free Course RRP $100

Get a FREE Course

Tick this box to Sign up for our newsletter, and get access to the Interview Skills and CV Writing Certificate course for free! By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Notice & Cookie Policy and to receive marketing and related emails from academy+ brands. You can unsubscribe at any time.

What our students say about us...